Resources

This U.S. Department of Agriculture site features national CACFP information about its different programs, history and future plans. See how CACFP can make a difference in the quality ofyour program! Whether you are a provider in your home, at a day care center, in an after school care program, or in a shelter, you will find many useful resources and contacts here.

This newly redesigned site provides information to persons working in USDA's Child Nutrition Programs including recipes, resources and links. Find information on preparing nutritious meals and food safety. Learn more about HSMRS, Team Nutrition, and how to borrow school food service publications from National Agricultural Library (NAL).

The American Dietetics Association's Knowledge Center provides timely and objective food and nutrition information for consumers, health professionals and ADA members. The resources available can help consumers achieve a healthy lifestyle and answer food and nutrition questions.

This is an interactive after-school education program for young people ages 11 to 13. It is designed to help teach them about the complex media world around them, and how it can affect their health--especially in the areas of nutrition and physical activity. Site provides a Facilitator’s Guide, lessons, and other program materials.

This site links childcare providers to a wide variety of physical activity and nutrition resources. You will find links to activities, lesson plans, healthy recipes, information for parents, and many other downloadable tools that can be used to incorporate physical activity and nutrition into child care programs.

The National Food Service Management Institute takes its programs and services nationwide through workshops, teleconferences, audio conferences, and training packages. The website offers a wealth of information and publications related to child nutrition programs, such as:

A newsletter for child care providers participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program, focused on good nutrition for young children. Each issue offers a recipe from the USDA Recipes for Child Care and a week's menus. A Spanish version is available.

A series of 10 video lessons and 48 printed lessons for Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) personnel to use in training caregivers in child care homes and centers. It provides information about the CACFP, meal patterns, menu planning, food preparation, sanitation and food safety, and nutrition education. Printed materials include information for sponsors and caregivers, parent leaflets, children’s activities, and instructor guide.

The college of Human Environmental Sciences Outreach and Extension of the University of Missouri-Columbia. Our mission is helping consumers of all ages improve their health and quality of life by selecting nutritious foods and adopting healthy habits.

Free print copies of the Recipes for Healthy Kids cookbooks are available to schools, child care centers, and family child care providers who participate in Child Nutrition Programs. Get yours at TeamNutrition.usda.gov. Choose the Resource Order Form for print copies or download from the Resource Library.

The Recipes for Healthy Kids cookbooks feature recipes containing foods that both children and adults should consume more of: dark green and orange vegetables, dry beans and peas, and whole grains. All of these healthy recipes are low in total fat, saturated fat, sugar, and sodium. With fun names like Porcupine Sliders, Smokin' Powerhouse Chili, and Squish Squash Lasagna, these kid-tested, kid-approved recipes are sure to please children and be an instant hit! Cookbooks available for:
• Home - 6 servings
• Child care centers - 25 and 50 servings
• Schools - 50 and 100 servings

Nemours, a foundation that operates an integrated children’s health system, just released a Childhood Obesity Prevention Toolkit for Rural Communities! The toolkit provides a range of strategies and success stories to assist practitioners in child-serving sectors, including: early care and education, schools, out-of-school time, community initiatives and healthcare. The profiled communities were able to leverage their unique rural resources and benefited from close community bonds to improve children’s health. The toolkit also includes policy recommendations and an overview of the evaluation process. Feel free to share the link with interested colleagues, networks, stakeholders and constituencies.